How Bazaar: The Pearl Earring

Move over diamonds, the modern girl's got a new best friend this season.

For me, pearls have always conjured up thoughts of prim and proper ladies, like the two featured on the cover of this February 1955 issue of BAZAAR, in their chic suiting coordinates. However, after seeing the runways dominated by pearl accoutrements, it's clear that they're the embellishement du jour. Dior presented ultra-sophisticated renditions like oversized pearls with stunningly sculpted gowns, while Alexander McQueen went ornate and edgy with pearl-lined boots—but it was Saint Laurent's Hedi Slimane who paired single-strand necklaces with grungy plaid dresses, giving the gemstone mass appeal. For fall, I'm loving Efva Attling's modern twist on the classic pearl stud, encircled in sleek white gold. When it comes to go-to jewelry, pearls just may be a girl's new best friend.

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